A lovely friend sent me a package of goodies this past week. Of course, I had to check them all out upon arrival, but Field Notes from Paris is the one that struck a chord with me most…
WHAT I SMELL: Green, refreshing blast that slowly melts away into a beautiful patchouli and tobacco leaf middle phase. It’s sweet, but what I call an adult sweet, not a kid kind of sweet. Finally, what is interesting to me is that this fragrance ends up like two fragrances in one. What do I mean? When I bring my arm up to take in the fragrance, I get a light leather scent. The kind of leather that belongs to a well-worn book where the cover has been used thin. But when I am just enjoying the fragrance on me as a whole, Field Notes from Paris is almost gourmand, like coffee and almond/vanilla cookies (all very subtly dressed together).
Field Notes from Paris Notes: coriander, orange flower, bergamot, tobacco flower & leaf, patchouli, cedar, tonka bean, beeswax, leather, vanilla
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Perfect for today’s rainy weather, Field Notes from Paris does remind me of exactly what Ineke was trying to convey; “sweet-scented Paris afternoons, life measured out in coffee spoons.” Perfect for hanging out in your favorite sweater and jeans on a Sunday morning while recuperating from your all too fun Saturday night.
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE FIELD NOTES FROM PARIS: comfortable, laid-back, friendly
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FIELD NOTES FROM PARIS: Scents Memory, Notable Scents, EauMG
BOTTOM LINE: Lovely and subtle; good for a man or a woman. This may just be the right fragrance for the coming winter when I’m curled up reading a book next to the fire.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 possible bones
- Scent: Woody Oriental
- Classification: Unisex
- Nose: Ineke Ruhland
- Expense: $88 for 75ml EdP
August 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm
I need to try this again – I find it fell extremely quiet after a short while. I also didn’t like the combination of notes, they felt a little clumsy and miss proportioned, but this was only tried on skin with other things around me so I guess I can’t judge it too soon. I do really want something from this line, I mention it over again but those bottles are so damn lovely.
I’m glad you get along with this Steve 😀
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August 26, 2012 at 6:21 pm
I don’t find it clumsy at all, but it does have a morphing factor greater than some. As for the bottle, it’s pretty, but I have not seen in person so I can’t tell, but the price is very reasonable as far as I’m concerned.
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August 26, 2012 at 6:25 pm
They have the range at Libery’s, the bottles are gorgeous 🙂
The prices are fab yes, the brand is great – I just haven’t found a fragrance I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. I think I’m hoping for to much.
But yes I’ll have to try it again, clumsy might have been too harsh. I went in expecting an orange blossom and that’s not what I got – I was also recovering from Seville A L’Aube that day 😛
I’ll be sure to hunt it out.
You should get the Ineke sample pack as your in the US (I was going to but they don’t ship to the UK) – it’s so cheap, and they take the discount off a full bottle – brill service 🙂
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August 26, 2012 at 6:29 pm
I may just go ahead and do that now as my billfold and credit card are sitting right next to me!
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August 26, 2012 at 6:31 pm
DO IT hahahha
I wish my card was next to me – so much stuff I’m desperate to order…
Next week I might just treat myself. I recieved my full bottle of Aftelier Secret Garden the other day though (as if that wasn’t a big enough investment)…
Hmmmm 🙂
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August 26, 2012 at 8:01 pm
I just ordered the Ineke sample set and can’t wait to try this one.
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August 26, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I just ordered one too. This really is lovely. It seems to morph and change with the temperature and you’re mood. Is there such a thing as a mood fragrance, like a mood ring??!! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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August 27, 2012 at 5:28 am
“I’m slowing down with my sample ordering.” Yeah, sure I am. I just caved and bought the darn sample set too. The fact that they discount your possible future full bottle purchase made it seem like a great deal. I’ve been wanting to try this line. I love the names of the scents. Hoping I love the juice too. You’ve made this one sound totally wonderful.
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August 27, 2012 at 6:11 am
LOL. I went ahead and purchased my sample set last night and received a lovely note from Ineke a couple hours later! I say go for it Poodle!
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August 27, 2012 at 4:18 am
You really caught up my interest with this review, thanks! I’ve never heard of this brand, seriously. And this bottle is lovely!
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August 27, 2012 at 6:10 am
Undina recently posted about their newest scent too, Hothouse Flower. As much as I liked this, I’m looking forward to sampling some more.
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August 27, 2012 at 6:35 am
I’ve read Undina’s post about Hothouse Flower.
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August 27, 2012 at 6:07 am
Both the Ineke and OJ line bored me, but this review and Portia’s last review are making me want to revisit. I read “gourmand” and was sold!
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August 27, 2012 at 6:12 am
This is my first foray into the line and it was a good one. Who knows though, maybe you’re right in the end??!!
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August 28, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Steve, I’m glad you liked FNFP. I hope you’ll find a favorite in the line and will use the coupon to get a full bottle. I just want to warn that they are going to raise the price in September – they sent an e-mail about that earlier this month.
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August 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Sample pack ordered and thanks for the info, I’ll have to make sure I get my order in quickly once I sample! Thanks so much for enlightening me.
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September 10, 2012 at 2:37 am
I love this stuff! And Ineke Rühland just lives a few blocks away from me. I keep hoping to run into her!
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April 27, 2013 at 9:41 am
Believe it or not my teenage daughter swiftly confiscated my first bottle and drained it in three months!
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April 28, 2013 at 5:32 pm
Your daughter obviously has wonderful tastes. If I could steal a bottle from you I would too 🙂
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